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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.58, 1,493.37 and 750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.58, 1,493.37 and 750.66 is: 1,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.58 : 1,493.37 = 750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.58/1,493.37 = 750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.58x = 1,493.37 × 750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.58x = 1,121,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,013.12/992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.39

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